Are you ready for Tucson?

Well, with the fast approaching gemshow season, I for one am counting the days until we all descend upon the fabulous little city of Tucson. This show marks the beginning of the crazy, non-stop, stress inducing rotation of suitcases being stamped, Basel, Bangkok, Vegas, Hong Kong and who knows where the next new show will pop up! So with the holiday season nearing an end the next two months of my life will be consumed with designing new pieces and preparing our inventory for their coming out party February 6th-11th!

Last year my husbands company, JOEB Enterprises, showed in Tucson for the first time (he has shown at Pala Internationals' booth for the last 10 years) and wow! He focuses on natural gemstones, in other words untreated little sparklers. Sapphire and Spinel have been the staple in his inventory for years and now the public is more educated than ever and they are seeking his specialty. The need for disclosure has lit a fire under retailers and wholesalers alike to show only non-treated gems.

So, if you will be in Tucson this year, be sure to stop by and see us at the AGTA GemFair booth# 409.

2008 AGTA Spectrum Awards

So this year the competition was once again fierce.

I am elated to say I was awarded an AGTA Spectrum for 2nd place in the Bridal Category. To be honored as one of the top amongst such designers as Arun Bohra, Robert Wander, Jennifer Rabe Morin (a delicately commanding designer who was a Spectrum winner last year), Ricardo Basta (another award winner from last year's Spectrum), and Shant Dakessian (you might not know him yet, but hang on because he's about to launch like rocket on Independence Day), is truly gratifying. I have been working to create Jewels as bold, fierce and feminine as the women I want wearing them.

I have had my sights set on creating this line for 7 years now and with my win last year (AGTA Spectrum 2007) I am now opening a location in San Diego (more to come once the pictures are ready to go!)

To view the 2008 Spectrum Winners follow this link... http://www.agta.org/pressroom/20071017-agta-news.html

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